Fall Auction Preview

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Double magnum of 1870 Château Lafite Rothschild: The oldest wine at the Christie's sale is also one of the priciest: This Bordeaux, which has been recorked, is expected to go for as much as 400,000 Hong Kong dollars (US$51,900) on Friday. Two years ago, three bottles of Lafite from the 1869 vintage fetched HK$1.8 million each at a Sotheby's auction.

Double magnum of 1870 Château Lafite Rothschild: The oldest wine at the Christie's sale is also one of the priciest: This Bordeaux, which has been recorked, is expected to go for as much as 400,000 Hong Kong dollars (US$51,900) on Friday. Two years ago, three bottles of Lafite from the 1869 vintage fetched HK$1.8 million each at a Sotheby's auction.

'Pot de chrysanthèmes roses' by Sanyu: Chinese modern painter Sanyu continues to be a favorite among collectors. This painting, which Christie's experts say was painted in the 1940s, is expected to sell for up to HK$20 million when it goes on the block Monday.

'Pot de chrysanthèmes roses' by Sanyu: Chinese modern painter Sanyu continues to be a favorite among collectors. This painting, which Christie's experts say was painted in the 1940s, is expected to sell for up to HK$20 million when it goes on the block Monday.

Untitled, by Yoshitomo Nara: Asian 20th-century and contemporary art goes on sale on Monday at Christie's. This 2008 work, by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, is estimated to sell for as much as HK$10 million.

Untitled, by Yoshitomo Nara: Asian 20th-century and contemporary art goes on sale on Monday at Christie's. This 2008 work, by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, is estimated to sell for as much as HK$10 million.

Zitan lantern stands and softwood lanterns: Formerly owned by Hollywood actor Bela Lugosi, best known for his starring role in 1931's 'Dracula,' these 18th-century wooden lanterns are expected to get as much as HK$4 million at a Christie's Chinese furniture sale on Wednesday.

Zitan lantern stands and softwood lanterns: Formerly owned by Hollywood actor Bela Lugosi, best known for his starring role in 1931's 'Dracula,' these 18th-century wooden lanterns are expected to get as much as HK$4 million at a Christie's Chinese furniture sale on Wednesday.

Tixi lacquer saddle: The antique saddle, slated to go on the block on Wednesday, dates back to the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Made of wood and leather, the saddle was likely used by a top official for ceremonial occasions.

Tixi lacquer saddle: The antique saddle, slated to go on the block on Wednesday, dates back to the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Made of wood and leather, the saddle was likely used by a top official for ceremonial occasions.

'Beneath pine trees' mallet-shaped vase: Chinese porcelains, along with ink paintings, are the most sought-after items among collectors in Asia, and this vase, which stands barely over a half-foot (18 cm.) tall and dates back to the Qianlong period, is estimated to sell for as much as HK$8 million on Wednesday.

'Beneath pine trees' mallet-shaped vase: Chinese porcelains, along with ink paintings, are the most sought-after items among collectors in Asia, and this vase, which stands barely over a half-foot (18 cm.) tall and dates back to the Qianlong period, is estimated to sell for as much as HK$8 million on Wednesday.

A pair of 23-carat emerald, pearl and diamond earrings: This pair of earrings is expected to sell for as much as HK$38 million at the Christie's jewelry sale on Wednesday. The gems were mined from the Colombian Andes.

A pair of 23-carat emerald, pearl and diamond earrings: This pair of earrings is expected to sell for as much as HK$38 million at the Christie's jewelry sale on Wednesday. The gems were mined from the Colombian Andes.

'Visiting a Friend' by Zhang Daqian: Beijing-based Poly Auction will hold its first sales outside of mainland China on Sunday and Monday. The top item is this Zhang Daqian painting, estimated to sell for as much as HK$30 million.

'Visiting a Friend' by Zhang Daqian: Beijing-based Poly Auction will hold its first sales outside of mainland China on Sunday and Monday. The top item is this Zhang Daqian painting, estimated to sell for as much as HK$30 million.

Untitled No. 248 by Chu Teh-Chun: Poly's sale will feature jewelry, watches, Chinese modern and contemporary art, as well as Chinese ceramics. This painting by Chu Teh-Chun is expected to sell for as much as HK$6 million.

Untitled No. 248 by Chu Teh-Chun: Poly's sale will feature jewelry, watches, Chinese modern and contemporary art, as well as Chinese ceramics. This painting by Chu Teh-Chun is expected to sell for as much as HK$6 million.

Jadeite-bead necklace: Tiancheng International, a Hong Kong-based auction firm that just began last year, is offering a 23-bead necklace that it hopes will break world-record prices and go for more than HK$80 million. The current record for jadeite jewelry is HK$72.6 million.

Jadeite-bead necklace: Tiancheng International, a Hong Kong-based auction firm that just began last year, is offering a 23-bead necklace that it hopes will break world-record prices and go for more than HK$80 million. The current record for jadeite jewelry is HK$72.6 million.

'Pumpkin' by Yayoi Kusama: Taiwanese-based auction house Ravenel is holding its sale of jewelry and art on Sunday. Among the paintings for sale are 9 works by Yayoi Kusama, including this one, which is expected to sell for as much as HK$8 million.

'Pumpkin' by Yayoi Kusama: Taiwanese-based auction house Ravenel is holding its sale of jewelry and art on Sunday. Among the paintings for sale are 9 works by Yayoi Kusama, including this one, which is expected to sell for as much as HK$8 million.

Figure of Vijraputra and Buddhist lion cub: British auction firm Bonhams concludes its three-day sales on Saturday. Among the items offered at the sale of 'scholar's objects' include this figure, carved from a section of bamboo trunk. It's estimated to sell for as much as HK$8 million.

Figure of Vijraputra and Buddhist lion cub: British auction firm Bonhams concludes its three-day sales on Saturday. Among the items offered at the sale of 'scholar's objects' include this figure, carved from a section of bamboo trunk. It's estimated to sell for as much as HK$8 million.